2022 Ford Auto-Trail F70 2.0L Diesel · LR18 SJR

A spotless two-test MOT history defines this Ford Auto-Trail F70, with both examinations on 17 March 2026 and 16 April 2025 returning clean passes and no advisories or defects recorded against any inspected component. Across roughly twelve months of testing, no wear items have yet been flagged on the braking system, suspension, exhaust, tyres, or structure, suggesting the vehicle remains in a very early phase of its service life mechanically. The trend line is therefore stable and improving in the sense that there is simply nothing to deteriorate at present, and the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no known looming component replacements to factor into a purchase decision. The recorded 10,985 miles over approximately four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 2,746 miles, which is notably low for a motorhome of this age and indicates either very light leisure use or extended periods of standing between trips. Such low mileage is not inherently a concern on a vehicle of only four years old, but it does carry implications that warrant attention during a physical inspection. Items that suffer more from disuse than from active wear include the 12V auxiliary and engine start batteries, brake calipers and discs which can seize or corrode through lack of movement, coolant and brake fluid which degrade with time regardless of mileage, and tyre sidewalls and tread which harden and crack when stationary for long periods. Diesel particulate filter condition can also be affected if the vehicle is rarely driven at sustained speed to allow passive burn-off to occur. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the brake system by rolling the vehicle off and checking for any binding calipers, uneven pad wear against the discs, or surface corrosion on the disc faces which would suggest the brakes have not been regularly exercised. The tyres should be examined for signs of age-related sidewall deterioration, flat spotting, or uneven wear across the tread, and the production date stamps should be checked against the actual mileage to confirm they are not original and aged. The handbrake mechanism, especially on a motorhome chassis, can seize if rarely applied, so it should be tested for full engagement and clean release on an incline. A thorough road test should focus on listening for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over bumps, which could indicate perished bushes or weak top mount bearings given the heavy motorhome body loads placed on standard Transit or similar base vehicle components. The steering should be checked for any pulling to one side, vibration through the wheel, or slackness around the straight-ahead position, all of which could indicate wear in the track rod ends or steering rack mounting. Finally, given the leisure vehicle bodywork, it is prudent to inspect beneath the cab and around the habitation area seals for any water ingress or underlying corrosion, even though none has yet been formally recorded, as the underlying chassis and body structure remain the items most likely to cause a future MOT advisory once the vehicle ages further.